13. The Peripheral Nervous System
Adaptation of Sensory Receptors
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is TRUE regarding phasic receptors?
A
Phasic receptors respond to sustained stimuli and maintain their firing rate.
B
Phasic receptors respond with a burst of action potentials when a stimulus is first applied and quickly adapt to the stimulus.
C
Phasic receptors adapt slowly to changes in stimulus intensity.
D
Phasic receptors exhibit continuous, constant firing in response to a stimulus.
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